The Best of Our International Best-Dressed List Challenge

Their style icons range from Carrie Bradshaw to Russian writer Miroslava Duma. Proving that fashion has no fixed address, they hail from such far-flung locales as Amsterdam, Dallas, and Rome. And considering that many have made careers of their sartorial smarts as bloggers, brand directors, and P.R. powerhouses, it’s no surprise that their on-point ensembles were among our favorites from Vanity Fair’s inaugural International Best-Dressed Challenge.

For the first time in its history, Vanity Fair opened the illustrious International Best-Dressed List to its community of readers. In June, one man and one woman were chosen from thousands of submissions for inclusion on the magazine’s official list. We’ve kept their identities—along with the rest of 2013’s International Best-Dressed List—under wraps.

Hanh Merriman

Favorite item of clothing: “I have too many favorite items in my closet, but if I have to pick one, it is a Balenciaga vest from the spring 2010 R.T.W. collection by Nicolas Ghesquière.”

Favorite place to shop: “IF and Comme des Garçons in New York; Rick Owens and Chanel on rue Cambon in Paris.”

Favorite accessory: “A handbag that my father gave my mother 62 years ago, when they met, is at the top of my list, although each season there are a few pieces that I tend to adore. This season, it is my Lanvin sculpted gold necklace from this spring that I’ve worn with everything countless times.”

Hanh Merriman

Favorite item of clothing: “I have too many favorite items in my closet, but if I have to pick one, it is a Balenciaga vest from the spring 2010 R.T.W. collection by Nicolas Ghesquière.”

Favorite place to shop: “IF and Comme des Garçons in New York; Rick Owens and Chanel on rue Cambon in Paris.”

Favorite accessory: “A handbag that my father gave my mother 62 years ago, when they met, is at the top of my list, although each season there are a few pieces that I tend to adore. This season, it is my Lanvin sculpted gold necklace from this spring that I’ve worn with everything countless times.”

Linda Tol

Favorite item of clothing: “Sweater. I love the diversity of this piece of clothing. Classic in combination with a skirt and high heels (the way I love to wear it), or cool and sturdy with boyish jeans and sneakers. Next to the diversity, it’s warm and super-comfortable. The sweater suits every mood.”

Favorite place to shop: “I Cinque Fiori (located in the south of Italy, Bari).”

Style icon: “I don’t have a style icon, per se. I seek inspiration from streets, fashion blogs, and life. But if I have to name some people in particular, I enjoy the styles of Miranda Kerr and Olivia Palermo.”